Heating and Cooling Apprentice

Servicelegends; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Up to 5 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays

Company vehicle (when field-ready)

Uniforms and employee discounts

Incentive trips

Job summary

A leading HVAC services company in Des Moines is seeking a Heating & Cooling Apprentice. This full-time role involves hands-on training in HVAC systems, where you'll learn maintenance and repair alongside seasoned technicians. With dedicated support and career growth opportunities, apprentices can achieve earnings exceeding $100,000 as Lead Technicians. A high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and a mechanical aptitude are required. Join a passionate team dedicated to significant service in the heating and cooling industry.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn are preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on heating & cooling systems to prevent breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair system issues alongside senior technicians.
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and present repair or replacement options.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Mechanical aptitude

Eagerness to learn

Ability to use hand and power tools safely

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heating & Cooling Apprentice

Des Moines, IA • Full-Time • $16.50 – $33.00/hr + Bonuses & Incentives

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Service Legends, you're not just starting a job - you're launching a career. We invest in you from day one with paid training, top-tier benefits, and a clear growth path to become a certified HVAC professional earning up to $100,000+ per year as a Lead Technician.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy right away:

• Starting Pay: $16.50–$33.00/hr (based on experience) + bonuses & incentives
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-paid life, short- & long-term disability
• Time Off: Up to 5 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Perks: Company vehicle (when field-ready), uniforms, employee discounts, and incentive trips
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company match
• Career Growth: Paid training, certifications, and advancement within a growing company

Who We Are

We’re not your average home services company. Service Legends is a team of passionate, driven, and slightly quirky professionals dedicated to Legendary service in heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical.

We believe:

• When you grow, we grow.
• Culture eats strategy for breakfast.
• Hard work should be rewarded, celebrated, and fun.

Our apprentices don’t just learn a trade - they build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong career in one of the most in-demand industries in the country.

What You’ll Do

As an HVAC Apprentice, you’ll learn hands‑on from experienced technicians in the field while supporting clients with maintenance, repairs, and comfort solutions.

You’ll learn how to:

• Perform maintenance on heating & cooling systems to prevent breakdowns
• Diagnose and repair system issues alongside senior technicians
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and present repair or replacement options

What You Bring

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely
• Positive attitude and team spirit

Preferred (but not required):

• 1+ year of HVAC or mechanical experience
• Basic sheet metal or IAQ knowledge
• NATE certification or related training
• Sales or client communication experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly (up to 150 lbs occasionally)
• Comfortable working indoors/outdoors, in attics, basements, or crawl spaces
• Able to stand, kneel, climb, and bend throughout the day
• Exposure to seasonal temperatures and moderate noise levels

Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and reference verification prior to hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity, inclusion, and respect in our workplace.

It is the policy of Service Legends, Inc. not to discriminate based on race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs or employment practices.